Here's an utter classic (and personal top ten favorite) only released once on Herbie Mann's Embryo label in 1970, featuring some legendary names in jazz like Richard Davis and Dick Hyman. But be warned - this ain't yer father's music! Long-form free improv gives way to jazz'n'roll romps, while the artists' children add an extra layer of sonic weirdness to the mix. Extraordinary music with a difference! Did I mention the production? Incredible!
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Composition credited to Arnie Lawrence, Dick Hyman, Richard Davis & Ed Shaughnessy.
Produced by Herbie Mann.
Recorded by Harry Hirsch at Mediasound, New York.
LP (Embryo SD 525) © 1970 «54'11"»
Arnie Lawrence, Dick Hyman, Richard Davis, Ed Shaughnessy, Ricky Lawrence (age 8) & Dickie G. Davis (age 4) play total improvisation.
Instrument details not given on original cover, but would seem to be...
Arnie Lawrence: flute, saxophone
Dick Hyman: piano, organ
Richard Davis: bass
Ed Shaughnessy: drums, percussion, whistles
Ricky Lawrence: voice, toys, winds, percussion
Dickie G. Davis: voice, toys, winds, percussion
